It just goes to show how tight knit the bodybuilding community was in the 60s and 70s. All the athletes were experimenting with different exercise variations and willing to help others. This comradery is why I love this sport!
I will be 66 this year and all my bicep work is done on the Scott Preacher Bench.Cable ,Curls, Dumbbell Curls and EZ Curl Bar curls. Although I will probably never have the 21 inch biceps I had when I was 25 I sure wish this channel existed in the 70's and 80's because I feel with the proper information like what this channel provides growth potential would be unlimited for a young bodybuilder. THANKS!
Well played still training brother, love that. What split do you currently follow ? Did you stay with 70s splits or go into 90/2000s single body part splits ?
@@Nik2555 I have been working out 7 days a week,no more than 30 to 40 minutes per day. No bench presses only because I have heard of people younger than me ( 66 ) having heart attacks after bench presses. I do supersets and triple sets on every body part. I think not lifting at my age is worse than pushing heavy iron everyday.
By learning from Larry Scott, Arnold realized the positive effects of using the preacher curl. That piece of equipment is great for concentrating on the biceps. Arnold's arms look like they are exploding while lifting the weights. I used a preacher bench many years ago but do not have access to that equipment now. Good video on curls.
Great content. 👍 Ive got an old arm blaster from the late 70s-80s that I used a lot with a ez curl bar. That old leather strap is toast now so now I have a new blaster I use on my cable machine.
I’m 40 years old and even now I realize more than even how important preacher bench curls are. I have even heard Ronnie Coleman say that if he had to resort to just one biceps exercise it would be the dumbbell preacher curl. Because of my tendinitis in my elbow I was forced to stop these but years later just recently reintroduced to this by the Pro Bodybuilder Justin Compton stated he too had problems with tendinitis with this exercise but with the easy curl machine preacher he said he had little to no problems. So then I tried just the other week and my arms blew up like balloons and sudden growth later appeared around the lower portion of my biceps. I am very happy to be able to do these again but now more intelligent by using mainly lighter to medium weight as Justin Compton preferred to feel the muscles flex and work. I also believe that working each arm individually from time to time is paramount to strengthen the weaker biceps and keep a balanced arm strength and size. Thanks tremendously for this great video.
Great Video. One thing I have noticed lately was that Arnold also had GREAT TRAPS...have you ever come across anything that he did to build them up? Arnold was flat out AMAZING but is usually highlighted for his incredible chest and arms...his Traps look phenomenal too!
I notice that they have a more straight kinda spider preacher curl and that the new ones are more diagonal? Another amazing video I always try everything I see on here but still can r get past 18” because my bones are tiny 🙄 Your videos have no equal keep Up the amazing work my bro 💯
I've been experimenting with preacher curls since watching your videos and getting good results. It's even good for forearms. Can you do a forearms series focusing on the wrist roller? That seems to be the best bang for your buck exercise for forearms. Thanks and keep up the great content.
This is a very interesting video for me, as I was curious for 50 years about Schwarzenegger‘s arm routine, as he NEVER mentioned the preacher ever, except there were pics of him using one. He never mentioned in his arm routine. I would disagree that it’s only for lower biceps; that also depends on the pad angle, the area of ROM used, whether cable curls are used, which are incredible by the way, etc. Larry Scott must’ve agreed with me, because all his bicep work was on the preacher. I wish Schwarzenegger had also included the tricep pedestal in his workouts, which was always the far lesser-known tricep version of the preacher bench. But of course, golds didn’t have one, though he could’ve askedto make one. Back then the special pulley and leverage machines were all custom-made; same thing in New York City, where Sheridan, Square gym, the only other serious competitor to mid city gym, had a number of great custom made leverage pieces including a great leverage preacher curl machine. I remember that short window spring of 74 when he started promoting the arm blaster, something of a variation on the preacher bench.
I made a make shift preacher bench when I was a kid. I got great results. I still do preacher curls but I prefer to use a low cable with attachments for various grips instead of barbells and dumbbells. I think using a cable is easier on the elbows.
At some point, Larry had a hand in designing special benches and other assorted equipment in addition to his own Bio Phase training system which was highlighted in the late 1980's to the early 1990's . Is it possible to do a video series on this era of Larry's training?
Do preacher curl for lower biceps Spider curl for peak Concentration curl and reverse curls for brachials and peak Also try hammer preacher dumbell curls for overall thickness The last exercise transformed my arms hope this helps best of luck Mico
Can you cover the iron sandals routines of Arnold? I have seen odd photos of donkey kicks and side laterals with these iron sandals but no commentary. I get the impression Arnold did them early in his career but they vanished once he came to America to train.
Freeweight one arm at time superior to everything. You can lift more (imo) with a little bit momentum and different sitting position. And you can choose so many angles how to perform the reps and hit bicep different all preferred what you want.
Definitely free weight ez curl bar with a 8 to 12 rep set to failure then have a spotter to assist you on pushing the bar up on a fast twitch explosive concentric then slowly bring the bar down to focus on resisting as much as you can on eccentric to as many reps as you can to failure.
There is no problem, i have one testicle, doesnt make a diference because u still got testosterone, the testicule is working double, if u dont have testicles its problem but if u have at least one u good
@@GoldenEraBookworm usually I do activate all the muscle 3 times in a week by using weight lifting techniques but even now I couldn't get any results further..... Could I use some testosterone booster (natural) like ashwagandha!!!...or I want to consult any doctor's!!...
@@Faznaros could you tell me your email address or social networks id since I want to ask something more clear and inside out about my problem!!!......
They are totally different but keep the elbows pinned the AB is more like a standing spider curl in IMO . Also I dont fee the AB is good for anything but light curls as it stops my breathing. Try to get a preacher bench as it’s much better and doesn’t really work for heavier curls
@@thetruthsodealwithit2801 you probably got it set up to high , that’s how I felt when I first started using , I couldn’t breath well….I set the straps lower now is good to go, I even go heavy on it with barbell
If you can't get a preacher bench you can use a arm blaster for curls. The purpose of the arm blaster, is so you maintain strict form. It works if you use it properly. Don't use a ridiculous amount of heavy weight , because you will either pull a muscle, or start cheating by swinging your body to get the weight up.
Of course something was lacking when he got here, 'maturity', he was a 19 year old kid, obviously he would keep getting better until he peaked at age 25 in 1974. He already had his peak way before preacher curls. He figured out how to swing his curls without letting the elbows come up or go back like so many idiots do today at the gym, (even so called pros), and he did his secret move the bent over double concentration curl with both arms.
Interesting how Arnold, who was basically a genetically gifted student of these master trainers and bodybuilders.. was so promoted as a teacher and an icon here in America. When much more knowledgeable trainers like Mentzer were way ahead of their time and spending much less time achieving similar growth and yet their ideas were swept under the rug at the time. I wonder if Arnold didn't meet the socialist leftist poster boy agenda so perfectly, if he would have been as wildly successful as he is. Remember his covid message? "To hell with your freedoms, comply!" Poster boy indeed.
It just goes to show how tight knit the bodybuilding community was in the 60s and 70s. All the athletes were experimenting with different exercise variations and willing to help others. This comradery is why I love this sport!
I totally agree. It's all about the community!
I will be 66 this year and all my bicep work is done on the Scott Preacher Bench.Cable ,Curls, Dumbbell Curls and EZ Curl Bar curls. Although I will probably never have the 21 inch biceps I had when I was 25 I sure wish this channel existed in the 70's and 80's because I feel with the proper information like what this channel provides growth potential would be unlimited for a young bodybuilder. THANKS!
Well played still training brother, love that. What split do you currently follow ? Did you stay with 70s splits or go into 90/2000s single body part splits ?
@@Nik2555 I have been working out 7 days a week,no more than 30 to 40 minutes per day. No bench presses only because I have heard of people younger than me ( 66 ) having heart attacks after bench presses. I do supersets and triple sets on every body part. I think not lifting at my age is worse than pushing heavy iron everyday.
The Iron Guru, Vince Gironda, played such an interesting role in strength history. Great video!
another very good info. I use preacher curl even in reverse curl.
Excellent
Me too bro.
It blows up my forearms
Yes! Absolutely! My favorite arm exercise. I do it with a stright bar Dumbbells and E- Z Bar
Awesome
By learning from Larry Scott, Arnold realized the positive effects of using the preacher curl. That piece of equipment is great for concentrating on the biceps. Arnold's arms look like they are exploding while lifting the weights. I used a preacher bench many years ago but do not have access to that equipment now. Good video on curls.
Buy one they sell them online....... about to buy another one myself........
Great content. 👍
Ive got an old arm blaster from the late 70s-80s that I used a lot with a ez curl bar. That old leather strap is toast now so now I have a new blaster I use on my cable machine.
Cool
Thank you a lot for your channel. If you have materials it is interesting what Arnold speak about Vince Gironda and Larry Scott.
Welcome
I’m 40 years old and even now I realize more than even how important preacher bench curls are. I have even heard Ronnie Coleman say that if he had to resort to just one biceps exercise it would be the dumbbell preacher curl. Because of my tendinitis in my elbow I was forced to stop these but years later just recently reintroduced to this by the Pro Bodybuilder Justin Compton stated he too had problems with tendinitis with this exercise but with the easy curl machine preacher he said he had little to no problems. So then I tried just the other week and my arms blew up like balloons and sudden growth later appeared around the lower portion of my biceps. I am very happy to be able to do these again but now more intelligent by using mainly lighter to medium weight as Justin Compton preferred to feel the muscles flex and work. I also believe that working each arm individually from time to time is paramount to strengthen the weaker biceps and keep a balanced arm strength and size. Thanks tremendously for this great video.
What a cool NSP commercial for the outro 👍👍😎
Great Video. One thing I have noticed lately was that Arnold also had GREAT TRAPS...have you ever come across anything that he did to build them up? Arnold was flat out AMAZING but is usually highlighted for his incredible chest and arms...his Traps look phenomenal too!
Perfect sir arm workout today great video and timing, keep it up. Golden era the way bodybuilders should look 👍
Hello big guy how’s the arms ?
Arm workout went great 👍
Your content is very rich...👍👍
Thanks, passion drives
Very useful video thank you so much.... please make a video on arm blaster benefits
I notice that they have a more straight kinda spider preacher curl and that the new ones are more diagonal?
Another amazing video I always try everything I see on here but still can r get past 18” because my bones are tiny 🙄
Your videos have no equal keep
Up the amazing work my bro 💯
I've been experimenting with preacher curls since watching your videos and getting good results. It's even good for forearms. Can you do a forearms series focusing on the wrist roller? That seems to be the best bang for your buck exercise for forearms. Thanks and keep up the great content.
For forever u only need stand up dumbbells curl and squeeze your hand tight. More rep work better with mid weight
@@kyintmar6346reverse curls good also
I've been avoiding the preacher curl for years.. No more I say, no more!
This is a very interesting video for me, as I was curious for 50 years about Schwarzenegger‘s arm routine, as he NEVER mentioned the preacher ever, except there were pics of him using one. He never mentioned in his arm routine. I would disagree that it’s only for lower biceps; that also depends on the pad angle, the area of ROM used, whether cable curls are used, which are incredible by the way, etc. Larry Scott must’ve agreed with me, because all his bicep work was on the preacher. I wish Schwarzenegger had also included the tricep pedestal in his workouts, which was always the far lesser-known tricep version of the preacher bench. But of course, golds didn’t have one, though he could’ve askedto make one. Back then the special pulley and leverage machines were all custom-made; same thing in New York City, where Sheridan, Square gym, the only other serious competitor to mid city gym, had a number of great custom made leverage pieces including a great leverage preacher curl machine. I remember that short window spring of 74 when he started promoting the arm blaster, something of a variation on the preacher bench.
I made a make shift preacher bench when I was a kid. I got great results. I still do preacher curls but I prefer to use a low cable with attachments for various grips instead of barbells and dumbbells. I think using a cable is easier on the elbows.
At some point, Larry had a hand in designing special benches and other assorted equipment in addition to his own Bio Phase training system which was highlighted in the late 1980's to the early 1990's . Is it possible to do a video series on this era of Larry's training?
do note that reverse curls are more for radiobrachialis (forearm) hammer curl are for brachialis.
Well done...
you almost at 100k let’s go
Very professional. What about the Triceps?
That's next
Can you do a video on charles glass please have been following him on TH-cam love his training it's unique
Thank you for this....going to hit arms tomorrow with preachers
I have completed 1.6 year in the gym from 11 inch to 14 arms I developed but never did preacher curl hahaa ...now I will do that 😄
Excellent
Do preacher curl for lower biceps
Spider curl for peak
Concentration curl and reverse curls for brachials and peak
Also try hammer preacher dumbell curls for overall thickness
The last exercise transformed my arms hope this helps best of luck
Mico
Can you cover the iron sandals routines of Arnold?
I have seen odd photos of donkey kicks and side laterals with these iron sandals
but no commentary. I get the impression Arnold did them early in his career but they
vanished once he came to America to train.
Great
Arnold already had huge arms before he met Scott. The preacher curl is primarily a brachialis exercise.
precher curl machine or preacher-curl with free weights? Which one is better and why ?
Freeweight one arm at time superior to everything. You can lift more (imo) with a little bit momentum and different sitting position. And you can choose so many angles how to perform the reps and hit bicep different all preferred what you want.
Definitely free weight ez curl bar with a 8 to 12 rep set to failure then have a spotter to assist you on pushing the bar up on a fast twitch explosive concentric then slowly bring the bar down to focus on resisting as much as you can on eccentric to as many reps as you can to failure.
Arnold wra on my own Arnold wra on my own Arnold
Arnold always the best
YES PREACHER CURLS WITH DUMBBELLS KEEPS EACH BICEP BALANCED.
What book would you recommend by Larry Scott for building better arms? He has so many! Looking to expand my bodybuilding literature!
Loaded guns. I found mine used on ebay.
Frank Zane advises against these, says risk for a bicep tear is too great
His partners used to say that he had melons as biceps
Arnold had 20 inch arms long long before he met Larry Scott
Does the concentration curls hit the muscle like preacher curl
Is it naturally possible to reach 18-20 arms?
leroy colbert
In Silvers era bodybuilding you see 18-19inches arms all the time.Marvin Eder got 19inches.
18" absolutely. 20" is significantly rarer, but it's possible, especially if the guy is naturally big framed.
Depends on bodyfat - there are tons of men at the local mdcondald’s and Wendy’s with 18+ arms
Dude I have one testice but I'm interested to do bodybuilding is there any problem!!!! Plz help me out with this.....
There is no problem, i have one testicle, doesnt make a diference because u still got testosterone, the testicule is working double, if u dont have testicles its problem but if u have at least one u good
Just pump iron bro
@@GoldenEraBookworm usually I do activate all the muscle 3 times in a week by using weight lifting techniques but even now I couldn't get any results further..... Could I use some testosterone booster (natural) like ashwagandha!!!...or I want to consult any doctor's!!...
@@Faznaros could you tell me your email address or social networks id since I want to ask something more clear and inside out about my problem!!!......
@@naveenkumars4484you have to eat more, i eat 5 times a day
In 1900 the bodybuilder were very ripped muscle do u know why it was give their diet and exercise plan
I did, look at my bronze era playlist and use your manners! Please!!
could the arm blaster be a substitute for the preacher curl?
yes
They are totally different but keep the elbows pinned the AB is more like a standing spider curl in IMO . Also I dont fee the AB is good for anything but light curls as it stops my breathing. Try to get a preacher bench as it’s much better and doesn’t really work for heavier curls
@@thetruthsodealwithit2801 well i go on a comercial gym , all i can do is one arm preacher curls but not with 2 arms
@@thetruthsodealwithit2801 you probably got it set up to high , that’s how I felt when I first started using , I couldn’t breath well….I set the straps lower now is good to go, I even go heavy on it with barbell
If you can't get a preacher bench you can use a arm blaster for curls. The purpose of the arm blaster, is so you maintain strict form. It works if you use it properly. Don't use a ridiculous amount of heavy weight , because you will either pull a muscle, or start cheating by swinging your body to get the weight up.
Amazing that neither man tore a bicep muscle . Great exercise but also very risky .
nothing magical about the preacher, but mike mentzer loved to do these with 150lbs followed with no rest seated concentration curls
yuh
Pretty sure Arnold had 20" arms before he met Larry. But, a great video nonetheless. Thank you.
Preachanavar curl😁
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Learning how to blow my biceps up on the toilet
Of course something was lacking when he got here, 'maturity', he was a 19 year old kid, obviously he would keep getting better until he peaked at age 25 in 1974. He already had his peak way before preacher curls. He figured out how to swing his curls without letting the elbows come up or go back like so many idiots do today at the gym, (even so called pros), and he did his secret move the bent over double concentration curl with both arms.
Scott's arms were created by genetics, not the preacher bench!
Interesting how Arnold, who was basically a genetically gifted student of these master trainers and bodybuilders.. was so promoted as a teacher and an icon here in America. When much more knowledgeable trainers like Mentzer were way ahead of their time and spending much less time achieving similar growth and yet their ideas were swept under the rug at the time. I wonder if Arnold didn't meet the socialist leftist poster boy agenda so perfectly, if he would have been as wildly successful as he is. Remember his covid message? "To hell with your freedoms, comply!" Poster boy indeed.
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